Blending in

Hey Vanity vixens!
  So I realize this blog is LONG overdue. My sincerest apologizies! However, this does not change the fact that this blog is extremely important! My subject today is Blending! So as you know I do not believe there are many rules in makeup.... however this is an exception! If you want to wear bright blue eyeshadow and foil pink lipstick.. although not my taste hey work it out! I'm not mad at ya! Bright blue eyeshadow can be done but the key is blending. Nothing looks worse than un blended eyeshadow regardless of the color. So here are some key points in helping those jagged edges blend in for a more flawless you! These steps will change your life so pay attention.

 1. Get a great brush! This will change your life for the better! Something not too big and not too small. Something flexible (not too stiff) but not too soft... I usually look for rounded fluffy types. Sorry I can't be more specific but experimenting is the key. Different strokes (literally) for different folks. My suggestion is to take a brush that appeals to you and hold it up to your eye...if it seems to fit into the crease of your eye and feels comfortable while holding it then chances are you may have found your winner! Check out www.Sephora.com to try your faves! What are your faves?

2. Don't overload too fast! Too much eyeshadow too soon is too much! Start off with a small amount and build your way up...Remember this! It is easier to add on then to remove. I personally am a huge advocate of wearing tons of eyeshadow and owning it but it has to be done right! Start off with small amounts and if you want it darker then add more! Nothing is harder than having way too much eyeshadow all over the place and then attempting to blend it into something beautiful. Chances are you are gonna end up with unblended eyeshadow (which is never ok ) and a dark ring of excess eyeshadow lying underneath your eyes (which cancels out all the work you did with your concealer). So remember start small and build up.....It always pays off in the end! Trust me!!!

 3. Fingers!!! Yes I said it! It is absolutely ok to use your fingers at the end if it means flawless blended eyeshadow! I am telling you it works miracles! So you are looking at your makeup (I do this often) and everything is pretty much ok but something is missing or doesn't look right...this is where your fingers kick in. Don't be shy! Use your finger and rub that shadow! You will thank me later! Something about the heat of your finger with your eye really works miracles every time!

Ok so I hope this helps... scratch that! I know this helps! Blend away and be beautiful! Any questions or concerns? Email me at Kristinamakeup.com and stay tuned! xoxo   Kristina